This second edition of this successful text has been extensively revised in response to changing practices and to align with the new emphasis in the 2010 senior syllabus in Queensland. It breaks new ground with the inclusion of many innovative types of texts, as well as thought-provoking traditional literary choices. Written specifically for Year 11 students, it is now the first book in a two-book series.Key features of the second editionintegrates all four framework components of the sylla